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one-time application fee of US$2000, makes semiannual royalty payments and has an
annual minimum royalty payment obligation of US$2000. (June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec.
232)
Source: February 1995 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 168; July 1995 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 25; February 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 196; November 1996 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 69; Amended by June 2005 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 297; February 2007 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 157; June 2009 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 232
34.020.2. Criteria for Granting a RI License
The criteria which RI considers when granting/denying a RI license include, but are not
limited to the following:
1. specifically approved merchandise (samples)
2. RI specific catalog
3. ready stock in a warehouse
4. fax and/or regular order number
5. customer service component
6. credit to clubs and governors
7. acceptance of credit cards
8. quality control by RI
9. merchandise guarantee by the licensee to the buyer
10. willingness to display and sell merchandise at RI meetings
11. financial stability
12. experience in the business
13. import/export capability
14. willingness to network with other licensees
The meeting of any or all of these standards does not guarantee a license from RI. RI
maintains, in its sole discretion, the right to grant or deny any license application. (June
1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: November 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69
34.020.3. Selection of Licensees Under RI's Licensing System
In granting licenses, RI will give preference to those entities which can support the
overall goals of modernizing RI's licensing system. RI will use appropriate marketing
techniques to encourage companies which can comply with RI licensing requirements to
obtain licenses from RI. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: October 1993 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 56; November 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69
34.030. General Secretary's Responsibilities
34.030.1. Assurance of Supplies to Rotarians
The general secretary should maintain appropriate sources of merchandise for clubs,
districts and Rotarians. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: June 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 296; November 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 69